International Rose Test Garden

Portland's oldest continuously operating public rose garden, with skyline and Mount Hood views.

400 SW Kingston Ave · Portland, OR

About International Rose Test Garden

Established in 1917, this Washington Park garden trials new rose varieties on terraced beds overlooking downtown Portland and, on clear days, Mount Hood. More than 10,000 rose bushes bloom from spring through fall, giving Portland its nickname, the City of Roses.

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